Monday, June 9, 2014

Trojans season crashes to an end

The Trojans season came crashing to an end on Sunday night as the Braintree Wamps knocked off the defending D1 champs ending their season and squashing their hopes of another championship. The Trojans jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the 2nd when Sr. Captain Joe Freiday (double) would score on a Connor Sullivan Sac fly. The Wamps immediately answered scoring 3 runs on 3 hits, a sac fly and HBP, added 1 run in the 5th, and 3 more in the 7th to put the game out of reach. The Trojans added a run in the 7th on a Jonathan Livolsi RBI single (scoring Cory Wasylow), but it was too little too late and the Wamps rolled to a 9-2 victory. Jack Connolly suffers the loss for B-R, going seven innings and allowing seven runs – four earned – on nine hits with one walk and 11 strikeouts, but also hit three batters. 
The Trojans offense was sluggish as they could only muster 4 hits. 
The future definitely looks bright as the Trojans will return their co-Aces Notre Dame bound Jack Connolly and Umaine bound Andrew Noviello, both of whom have been a cog on the BR pitching staff for 3 years. Sophomores Chris Newman and Lefty Mike Manning will certainly fill the void left by Sr. Josh Monson. 
 

Saturday, June 7, 2014

Trojans fall 7-5 to the Tigers

The Trojans fell to the Newton North Tigers 7-5 on Friday afternoon at Rockland Stadium in the semi finals of the inaugural Super 8 Tournament, and will play in an elimination game on Sunday.


The Trojans fell in an early hole in the bottom of the 2nd as Newton North exploded for 4 runs on 5 hits a walk and a HBP. The Trojans would cut the deficit in half as Cory Wasylow (single) would score on a Jonathan Livolsi 2 run laser home run over the RF fence.  Coach Kearney summonsed Senior Josh Monson from the bullpen, to start the 4th,  as Noviellos day was done. The Trojans came to the plate in the top of the 6th, looking for answers, as Corey Dinunno (single), Andrew Noviello (single), and Joe Freiday (walk) would set the stage for Senior Adam Chase who would laser a long fly ball to left that would score Dinunno. Connor Sullivan would knock in Noviello on a single to left field and this game was tied!!!  The bottom of the 7th inning wasn't so friendly to the Trojans as back to back errors to start the inning opened the doors for the Tigers who scored 2 runs on 0 hits and a sac fly to take a 6-4 lead! The Tigers added an important insurance run in the 8th and the Trojans were down to their last 3 outs! The baseball Gods tried their hardest to help the Trojans as Connor Sullivan would open the inning reaching 1b on a drop 3rd strike, followed by a Cory Wasylow walk bringing the tying run to the plate.  A fly out and strike out would bring the top of the order to the plate in the form of Senior Tyler Carey, who would be grazed by a pitch and would trot to first loading the bases.  Corey Dinunno would take an 0-1 pitch to right for an RBI single making the score 7-5, but thats the way it would end as a groundout 4-3 would end the game.
The Trojans will try to stave off elimination on Sunday at 6:00 at Campanelli Stadium as they face off against a talented young Braintree team

Thursday, June 5, 2014

Trojans ranked #22 in the country

The Trojans have been ranked 22nd in the country by USA Today 

Blame it on the rain!!

The semifinal Super 8 match up between BR and Newton North has been PPD until Friday at 4:00 at Rockland Stadium in Rockland...

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Final 4...

The Trojans (2-0) will face off against the Newton North Tigers (2-0) in the winners bracket of the inaugural Super 8 tournament on Thursday night at 7:00PM at Campanelli Stadium and the Braintree High Hilltoppers (2-1) will face the Lincoln Sudbury Warriors (2-1) in an elimintaion game at 4:00 also at Campanelli Stadium.
  Jack Connolly (11) is the strike out leader and Andrew Noviello (7) is the RBI leader  for the tournament.
Probable pitcher for Thursday is Andrew Noviello.

Sunday, June 1, 2014

Connollys 11 K's powers Trojans over St Johns Prep

The Trojans defeated St. Johns Prep Eagles in the second round of the Inaugural MIAA Division 1A Super Eight tournament on Saturday afternoon at Campenelli Stadium in Brockton led by junior Notre Dame commit Jack Connolly in a thriller 3-1. 

Connolly managed to strike out 11 batters while allowing only 4 hits, 2 BB's and 1 earned run, and also had 1 of the Trojans 5 hits! The Trojans opened up the scoring in the 1st inning as Sr. Tyler Carey (HBP) would scamper home from 2b on an Andrew Noviello base hit to left. The Eagles would stop the bleeding executing a perfect 6-4-3 double play to kill the early threat. Connolly would face the minimum in the bottom of the 1st inducing 2 fly balls and a K. 


The Trojans added another run in the 6th as Cam Polson (pinch runner for Dinunno (HBP)) would score on a Connor Sullivan ground out advancing the Trojan lead to 2. The Trojans added another in the 8th as Andrew Noviello (double) would advance to 3rd on a groundout and score on an Eagle passed ball making it 3-0. The Eagles werent prepared to go home just yet as Sr. Mark Ethrington lasered a triple to left center that glanced just off the glove of Sr. Tyler Carey igniting the Prep bench and fans, and would score on a ground out to 1B.
Connolly gave up a walk to start the bottom of the 9th, bringing the tying run to the plate, but a drop 3rd strikem out throwem out, Connolly to Freiday to a diving Kyle Horseman, who aplied the tag, deflated the killed the Preps chances. A Prep routine fly ball to the sure handed CF tyler Carey and this game was over and the Trojans advance to round 3! The Trojans only mustered 5 hits on the day with 3 of them coming for Jr. Andrew Noviello as he went 3 for 3 with a huge 1st inning RBI. This was one of the more exciting games the Trojans have played at Campanelli stadium as it ranks right up there with both of last year thrillers against BC High (4-3 win) and Walpole (13-9 win with 0 errors for either team).
The Trojans will face off against the winner of the Newton North/Silver Lake game (3:00PM Sunday) at a date and time TBD.

Thursday, May 29, 2014

BR Trounces Lincoln Sudbury 19-4

The Trojans opened Super 8 play with a bang, as they hosted the Lincoln Sudbury Warriors at Hank Pearson Field in the opening round play of the MIAA Division 1A "Super 8" tournament and rolled to a 19-4 run rule shortened 8 inning affair.



The Trojans jumped out to an early in the bottom of the 1st taking advantage of some shaky LS pitching  as 3 walks, a hit batsman, and a Connor Sullivan FC RBI would put the Trojans on top 2-0.  The Warriors would answer in the top of the 2nd scoring 1 run on 2 hits and a walk to make it 2-1. The trojans piled on 3 more runs on hits by Corey Dinunno, a 2 RBI double by Noviello, and he would score on an RBI single by Freiday to make it 5-1. The Trojans added a run in the 4th, but would break the game wide open in the bottom of the 6th scoring 5 runs as they batted around the order on hits by Joe Freiday, an RBI single by Connor Sullivan, a Jack Connolly RBI single, a Tyler Carey sac fly, and a Corey Dinunno RBI single, making it 11-1.
The Trojans would bat around the order again in the bottom of the 7th and would end the game in the 8th as they pounded the LS pitching staff scoring 19 runs on 16 hits as they took advantage of the 11 walks and 5 hit batsmen.
The story of the day is the fabulous 2 way performance by the Umaine commit Junior Andrew Noviello as he pithed 7 innings with 8 K's allowing only 3 walks and went 3 for 3 at the plate with 2 doubles a single and 5 RBI's.  Other offensive standouts were jonathan Livolsi (3 for 5 with 2 doubles 1 RBI), Senior Captain Joe Freiday (3 for 4 with a double and 2 RBI's), as well as Connor Sullivan, Jack Connolly, and Corey Dinunno had multiple hits.

The Trojans will rest up tonight and get ready for the next round of play as they travel to Campanelli stadium to face off against St Johns Prep on Saturday at Noon!
Super 8 Bracket CLICK HERE

Game day!

Andrew Noviello will get the start for today's game against LS. Game time is 2:00 and school gets out at 2:00, so if you want to avoid a traffic mess get there before 2:00.
LINK TO MIAA SUPER 8 BRACKET

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Joe Freiday named Gatorade Player of the year!

VIA ESPN BOSTON:

In its 29th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company, in collaboration with USA TODAY High School Sports, today announced Joe Freiday of Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School as its 2013-14 Gatorade Massachusetts Baseball Player of the Year. Freiday is the first Gatorade Massachusetts Baseball Player of the Year to be chosen from Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School.


Full story click Freiday is Gatorade POY

Monday, May 26, 2014

Trojans finish season with a bang!

The Trojans finished the regular season with a bang as they made the trek(again) to Barnstable(again) to finish the 11 inning tie game that they started on Thursday, and walked away with the 7-4 win in 13 innings, finishing the regular season at 18-2, and are all but assured of a top 4 seeding in the inaugural MIAA Super 8 tournament that will be picked tonight at 6:00 at MIAA headquarters in Franklin.
When we left on Thursday around 7:30 PM the momentum was on the side of the Barnstable Red Raiders, as they had more scoring chances in the 6 scoreless innings since the 5th inning, and they had the meat of their order 3 4 5 coming to bat and we had 7 8 9 leading off the top of the 12th, so on paper it was advantage Barnstable.
The game resumed at 10:00 sharp with Jack Connolly at the plate and looking to start something and he lasered an 0-1 fastball to left, a Red Raider double play ball would quell the threat but opened the doors for Senior Pat Whooley who ripped a 0-2 fastball to straight away center for his first hit of the year, but would be stranded at 1st.  Senior Josh Monson would return to the mound to try and start where he finished off, not allowing a run in 3 innings of relief, and he did not disapoint. Monson induced a ground out to 2B a strike out, and gave up a single to LF. With the Red Raiders grasping for answers they attempted to move the runner into scoring position via the steal which was thwarted by a perfect throw from Senior Captian Joe Freiday to Junior Andrew Noviello.... who applied the tag to kill the Red Raider threat.
To the 13th we go!!!!!  Andrew Noviello led off with a walk, advanced to 2nd on a wild pitch, which was followed by a Joe Freiday intentional walk.  A Red Raider Balk would score Noviello and advance Freiday to 2nd and  he would score on a Jonathan Livolsi single, making the score 6-4.  A Jack Connolly RBI laser double would add an insurance run scoring Livolsi and the Trojans held on for the win!!
Jack Connolly led the offense going 4 for 6, a double and 2 RBI's, Jonathan Livolsi and Adam Chase had 3 hits each. Senior Josh Monson EARNED the W as he pitched 5 INN allowing 2 hits, 1 walk and allowing 0 ER. Pitching like he did under that amount of pressure was awesome!!!
The Trojans will anxiously await the Super 8 seedings and will hopefully be a top 4 seed and host a first round playoff game!

Follow ESPN Super 8 baseball chat HERE at 6:00

Boston Herald HS Super 8 chat Click here at 5:00



Saturday, May 24, 2014

Trojans end regular season in a tie??

The Trojans made the trek to Barnstable on Friday fighting the beginning of the Memorial day weekend Cape traffic mess, and battled blow for blow agauinst the Red Raiders which ended in a 4-4 tie as the umps decide it was too dark to complete a full inning.
Andrew Noviello got the start and faced the minimum thru 2 innings. The Trojans struck in the top of the 3rd when Andrew Noviello (bunt single) would score on a Jonathan Livolsi RBI single and Adam Chase would be knocked in by a Jack Connolly RBI single. Livolsi would scamper home from 3rd on a Red Raider wild pitch and it was 3-0.
 The Red raiders battled back scoring 2 runs on 3 hits to make it 3-2.  The Trojans added another run in the 4th when Corey Dinunno (triple) would score on another Red Raider wild pitch. The Red Raiders came to the plate in the 5th looking for answers and tied it up at 4 scoring 2 runs on 1 hit, 1 walk and a Trojan error. The game remained tied thanks largely in part to several great defensive plays by both teams with 2 of them by Junior Kyle Horseman (1 at SS and 1 at 2B) in his first real action of the season, proving he "can play". 

To EXTRA innings we go!! Junior Andrew Noviello got out of a bases loaded (1out) jam in the bottom of the 8th with a strike out and a hold your breath ground ball to 3rd that Livolsi routinely threw to 1st for the game saving out to retire the side.  Noviello pitched 8 complete innings throwing 123 pitches, striking out 10 walking 2 and allowed 3 earned runs, and his day was done as Coach Kearney summonsed Senior Josh Monson from the bull pen.
Monson faced the minimum in the 9th, and left a Red Raider stranded at first in the 10th and stranded the winning run at 3rd in the 11th,  as a Red Raider (2 out double) would advance to 3rd on a Trojan error but was held up (and probabaly would've scored to end the game). Monson struck out the last batter on a 3-2 curve ball and got out of the jam!  The umps congregated and decided it was too dark to continue play.
Play will resume Monday at 10:00AM................
Super 8 selection is Monday at 6:00PM



Thursday, May 22, 2014

Connolly's 1 hitter powers Trojans over Durfee

The Trojans defeated the Durfee High Hilltoppers 6-2 on Wednesday afternoon at Hank Pearson Field, improving to 17-2, behind Notre Dame bound Junior Jack Connolly's 1 hitter. 




Coach Kearney went to his Ace, as the Trojans looked for revenge against the teams May 9th shocking walkoff loss against Durfee, and Connolly did not disappoint. The Hilltoppers struck first in the 2nd inning as Connolly struggled with his command, uncharacteristacally walking 4 in the inning, to take a 2-0 lead. That lead was short lived though as the Trojans battled back to take a 3-2 lead on hits by Connor Sullivan (RBI single), Jonathan Livolsi (RBI double), and a Corey Dinunno (RBI single). The Trojans lumped on 3 more runs in the bottom of the 4th, taking advantage of 3 walks and hits by Corey Dinunno (RBI double) and Joe Freiday (RBI single), making the score 6-2. Connolly faced the minimum in the 5th, 6th and 7th and the Trojans rolled to victory. Connolly allowed only 1 hit striking out 9 and allowed 6 walks. Durfee pitchers walked 8 Trojans leading me to believe the umpires strike zone was a little tighter than usual. Offensively the Trojans only mustered 6 hits with Corey Dinunno (2 for 3, double, 2 RBI's) and Jonathan Livolsi (2 for 2, double 1 RBI) leading the way. The Trojans will travel to Barnstable on Thursday to face the Red raiders in their final regular season game.

Joe Freiday Boston Herald Hot Shot!

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Trojans squeak out another win over DY

The Trojans improve to 16-2 after defeating the Dennis Yarmouth Dolphins 6-5 for the 2nd time in a weeks time, as they traveled to Red Wilson field in South Yarmouth. 


The Dolphins certainly were not intimidated by the defending D1 Champs as they battled to the end in both "too close for comfort" games. The Trojans Sophomore Mike Manning got his first Varsity start and the lefty earned the win, as he pitched 6 1/3 innings striking out 6 and made some great defensive plays. The Trojans stranded 2 in the first but grabbed the lead in the 2nd as they rallied for 2 runs with 2 outs on hits by Jonathan Livolsi, an RBI laser double by Jack Connolly who would score from second on a close play at the plate on a Tyler Carey single. The Trojans added another run in the 3rd on a Connnor Sullivan RBI single, but the Dolphins erased the 3 run deficit in the bottom of the 3rd having their own 2 out rally as they scored 3 runs on 4 hits before Manning struck out the remaining Dolphin to stop the bleeding. The score remained tied until the 7th as the Trojans had the top of the oprder due up, and they did not dissappoint as Tyler Carey (single), Andrew Noviello ( RBI single), Joe Freiday (single), and a Cory Wasylow (RBI FC) who would score a very important 6th run on a few Dolphin miscues and the Trojans had a comfy 3 run lead at 6-3. The Dolphins did not crumble though as they came to bat in the bottom of the 7th looking for answers. After giving up 2 singles Manning's day was done as Coach Kearney summonsed Monson from the bullpen. A Josh Monson walk would put the tying run at 1st and the winning run at the plate as this game had the makings a la DURFEE part duex! An RBI fielders choice would cut the lead to 2 and an untimely Trojan error would keep the Dolphins hopes alive cutting the lead to 1, but the veteran righty Monson would end this game on a 4 pitch strike out and the Trojans survived winning 6-5! 


Coach Kearney on the win "Mikey Manning coming up BIG today in his first Varsity start and Monson stepped up to secure the win!" 
The Trojans were led offensively by Connor Sullivan (3 for 4, 1 RBI), Tyler Carey (2 for 2, 1 RBI), Joe Freiday (2 for 3). 
The Trojans will host the Durfee High Hilltoppers on Wednesday as they seek revenge for the May 9th, 7-6 stunnning loss, as Durfee scored 6 runs in the bottom of the 7th to upset the then undefeated Trojans. Probable starter is Junior RHP Jack Connolly.

Sunday, May 18, 2014

Magic Jack... The Sequel...


The Trojans improved to 14-1 on Thursday afternoon behind a masterful complete game 109 pitch performance by Notre Dame bound Junior Jack Connolly at Hank Pearson Field as the Trojans defeat the Dartmouth Indians. Coach Kearney summonsed his Ace as the Trojans were in the middle of their busiest week of the season. Connolly looked sharp in the first inning retiring 2 Indians via the K and then the Trojans came to bat in the bottom of the 1st looking to give their ace a cushion and that cushion came in the form of a Joe Freiday 3 run blast to center as he lasered an 0-2 fastball into the trees. Connolly faced the minimum in the 2nd inning despite giving up a walk as he picked off an Indian base runner leaning the wrong way. In the bottom of the second the bats were booming again as Tyler Carey striped one over the center field fence scoring Jonathan Livolsi (single) making the score 5-0. The score remained that way until the bottom of the 5th when Cory Wasylow would triple home Noviello and Freiday, who both singled, and would score on a wild pitch making the score 8-0 and the Trojans rolled to victory. Jack Connolly on the win "its great pitching with a lead" and "I can always rely on our offense". Connolly improves to 7-1 on the season with an ERA just over 1 and has 61 K's on the season in 41 1/3 innings pitched. Offensively the Trojans were led by Virginia Tech bound Captain Joe Freiday (2 for 4 with 3 RBI's and his 7th home run of the year), Cory Wasylow (2 for 3 with a triple and 2 RBI's), Jonathan Livolsi (2 for 3), and Tyler Careys 2 run home run (his 4th of the season)
Coach Kearney on the win ""Very solid win - best all-around game we've played in the last week or two ... against a hot team .... need to keep up this level of play going into the tournament"

Noviello.........15 K's........ Trojans Roll

This headline was earily similair to the headline a year ago that read " Noviello...16......strikeouts...". 




While the Junior RHP and UMaine commit Andrew Noviello didnt match his 16 K's from a year ago, this year he struck out 15 BATTERS in 6 innings as the Trojans run ruled the Hingham Harbormen 17-2,  with Senior Josh Monson providing the walkoff hit in the form of a gap double to right center in his first plate appearance of the season.
It was a beautiful sunny day at Hank Pearson field and the Trojans were looking to rebound from a tough loss against Stoughton the day prior. The Trojans put this game away early in the 2nd inning scoring 7 runs on hits by Sullivan, Livolsi (double), Jack Connolly, Corey Dinunno, back to back doubles by Noviello and Freiday, and capped off with a Connor Sullivan double, and this game was over early. The Trojans added a run in the 3rd and 4th and 2 in the 5th on a sac fly by Adam Chase and a Jonathan Livolsi RBI single, and then the flood gates opened in the bottom of the 6th as the Trojans lumped on 6 more runs on hits by Noviello, Joe Freiday, Cory Wasylow (RBI double), Adam Chase (RBI double), and capped off with a Josh Monson (yes you are reading this correctly) smashed double to the gap in right center for the walkoff win!
While the Trojans bats were booming (19 hits with 7 doubles) the real story line of the day was Junior RHP Andrew Noviello's pitching performance as he struck out 15 batters in 6 innings giving up only 2 hits and walking 4. So just to recap 15 out of the 18 outs came via the K!!!  OUTSTANDING JOB ANDREW!!
Defensively the Trojans performed flawlessly as they had no errors in the field. Multiple hitsmen for the Trojans were  Joe freiday (2 for 3, 4RBI's), Jonathan Livolsi (2 for 2, 2 RBI's), Andrew Noviello (2 for 5, 2 RBI's), Connor Sullivan and Jack Connollly (both 2 for 4 with 1 RBI),  Cory Wasylow (2 for 5, 1 RBI), and Corey Dinunno (2 for 3, 1 RBI).  
By the numbers: The Trojans are batting over .350 as a team with a .570 slugging % and have 19 home runs, 12 triples, and 24 doubles through 17 games.
Coach Kearney on the win "Great bounce back game! Novi 15 K's and 19-hit attack...much needed win."
The Trojans improve to 15-2 on the season and will wrap up next week as they play at Dennis Yarmouth (Monday), host Durfee (Wednesday), and finish the regular season at Barnstable (Thursday).

Saturday, May 17, 2014

Trojans suffer 2nd loss of the season to Stoughton

The Trojans suffered their 2nd loss of the season as they fell to the Stoughton Black Knights, 6-4, on a rainy Friday afternoon at Hank Pearson Field.
The Trojans fell behing in the 1st inning as the Black Knights came to play scoring 3 runs on only 2 hits to take a 3-0 lead.  The score remained that way until the bottom of the 4th when the Trojans bats finally came to life as Tyler Carey lasered a no doubt home run to right field. After Corey Dinunno walked and advanced to 2nd on a wild pitch and with Joe Freiday at the plate representing the tying run, the Black Knights opted to intentionally walk Freiday and face Cory Wasylow......... MISTAKE......... Cory blasted his first home run of the season just out of reach of the center fielders grasp for a 3 run smash and the Trojans took a 4-3 lead.  With the rain coming down we go to the top of the 6th inning with the Black Knights looking for answers, and they found the answers scoring 3 runs off of 3 hits with the dagger being a Black Knight 2 RBI triple to right field.  The Trojans couldn't answer in the 6th or 7th and they fell to the Black Knights 6-4.
The Black Knights held the Trojans to only 3 hits, with 2 of them being home runs and they fall to 14-2 on the season.
The Trojans hope to rebound on Saturday as they host the Hingham Harbormen.

Friday, May 16, 2014

GAME TIME CHANGE

Todays game against Stoughton will start at 3:45, not 4:00 as previously scheduled!

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Noviello powers Trojans to victory!

The Trojans, led by Junior Andrew Noviello, squeeked out a win over visiting Dennis Yarmouth Dolphins 7-5 on a brisk day at Hank Pearson Field, improving to 13-1 on the season. The Trojans fell in a hole early on Tueday afternoon as the DY Dolphins swam to BR and jumped out to an early 4-0 lead through 2 1/2 innings. The Trojans had the top of their lineup coming to the plate, in the bottom half, and they did not dissapoint. Tyler carey led off with a bunt single and Corey Dinunno singled setting the stage for Junior Andrew Noviello who knocked a 2-0 pitch over the right center field fence for a r un HR to close the gap to 1 run! The score remined 4-3 until the bottom of the 4th when (who else but) Andrew Noviello would drive in 2 more (Jack Connolly single, and Tyler Carey single), and Joe Freiday would single home Noviello to make the score 6-4. The Dolphins added a run in the 5th but it wasn't enough as Cory Wasylow would knock in an insurance run making the score 7-5 and the Trojans held on for the W. Senior Shaun Bushlow made his first start of the year and performed admirably earning the win. Mike Manning pitched great for 1.2 innings and Andrew Noviello closed the door in the 7th earning the save. The Trojans were led offensively by Andrew Noviello (2 for 3 with 5 RBI's and home run), Joe Freiday (2 for 3 with a double and 1 RBI), Tyler Carey (2 for 4), and Cory Wasylow (2 for 4 with 1 RBI) 
Coach Kearney on the win ""Congrats to Shaun Bushlow on the win and solid relief from Mikey Manning and Andrew Noviello (3rd save) combined with timely offense led by Novi's 2-hit / 5 RBI game (3rd HR) & two hits also by Joey Freiday (RBI), Cory Wasylow (RBI) and Tyler Carey (2 runs)." Good win vs a D-Y team that had won 3 in a row and 4 out of last 5 ... "
  The Trojans will return to Old Colony League play on Thursday as they host the Dartmouth Indians.

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

At the Car wash!


The BR Trojans baseball team will wash your car!  
Sunday May 18th and Sunday May 25th from 11:00AM to 3:00PM at Priscos Market Ice Cream stand, your favorite Trojan baseball player will wash your ride for only $10!!
So come and get your car cleaned, have a waffle cone, and help support BR Baseball!

Saturday, May 10, 2014

Trojans jump back into the win column

The Trojans, looking to avenge a heartbreaking loss V Durfee the day before, jumped back into the win column on Saturday as they defeated the Hingham Harborman 10-5 at Cronin field in Hingham.  Jack Connolly got the start and the W as he cruised through 5 innings allowing 6 H's 2 BB's and striking out 7.
The Trojans jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first, taking advantage of a few Harborman miscues as Tyler Carey (hit by pitch) would score on a passed ball, and Joe Freiday would score on a Cory Wasylow double. The Trojans increased their lead in the 2nd as Connor Sullivan laid down a perfect bunt single and would be knocked home via an Adam Chase 2 run BOMB to left. Corey Dinunno followed it up with a double to left scoring pinch runner Kyle Horseman, Andrew Noviello would knock in Tyler Carey and a sac fly by Joe Freiday would knock in Corey Dinunno making the score 7-0, and would lump on 2 more in the 4th on RBI's by Cory Wasylow and Connor Sullivan, and a Tyler Carey opposite field home run in the 5th would make it 10-0.  The Harborman responded scoring 3 runs in the bottom of the 5th on 3 singles a HBP and sac fly to make it 10-3. Coach Kearney went to the bullpen and brought in Junior Andrew Noviello as Connolly's day was done.  Noviello retired the side in the 6th and the Harborman lumped on 2 runs in the 9th on a 2 RBI home run to left, but it was too little too late and the Trojans rolled to a 10-5 win.
Offensively the Trojans had multiple hitsmen including Tyler Carey (2 for 4 with a HR), Adam Chase (2 for 4 with 2 RBI's and HR), Connor Sullivan (2 for 4), Corey Dinunno (2 for 4 with a double and RBI), and Cory Wasylow (2 for 3 with a double and 2 RBI's).
The Trojans will rest up this weekend as they return home next week and have their busiest and most challenging week ahead as they have games Tuesday, Thursday Friday and Saturday (all at home).

Game day

Todays game against Hingham High School is at Cronin Field 210 central st Hingham
11:00 Start!!!

Friday, May 9, 2014

Durfee Downs Trojans

An undefeated season it will not be for the Trojans as they fall to the Durfee High Hilltoppers in a very exciting game that ended via the walk off. The Trojans traveled to BMC Durfee High School after a 6 day layoff sporting an undefeated and very shiny 11-0 record to face off against 6-7 Hilltoppers on a cloudy Friday afternoon.
This game had the makings of a good ole fashion pitchers duel. The Trojans had a huge opportunity in the top of the 1st, but would strand the bases loaded with no outs. The game remained scoreless until the bottonm of the 4th when the Hilltoppers struck first scoring a run on 1 hit. The Trojans answered immediately knotting the score at 1 when Jonathan Livolsi would knock in Connor Sullivan. The Trojans came to the plate in the top of the 7th looking for the go ahead run, and found that and more as they piled on 5 runs on walks by Adam Chase and Mikey Manning, followed up by a bunt single by Jonathan Livolsi, Tyler Carey would single Home pinch runner Cam Polson, followed by an RBI single by Corey Dinunno and a sac fly by Andrew Noviello, making the score 4-1. Cory Wasylow and Cam Polson would knock in 2 more runs putting the game "OUT OF REACH" at 6-1. The Hilltoppers had 2 chances of winning this game, slim and none!! They came to the plate in the 7th and were greeted by a Josh Monson K which was his 5th of the night. A few walks, a hit,  and a reached on error later and Monsons day was done (94 pitches, 6 H's 4 BB's 5 K's). The Hilltoppers would tie the game on a laser double to center field, just out of the reach of a diving Tyler Carey, that cleared the bases!! 2 singles later and this game was over as the Hilltoppers jubilantly celebrated the very exciting walk off win. Slim won!
Jack Connolly Suffers the loss and falls to 5-1 on the season and will look for revenge tomorrow against the Hingham Harbormen. Coach Kearney on the loss "tough loss but not the end of the world and hopefully a character builder as to how we respond tomorrow." The Trojans fall to 11-1 on the season and hope to return to their winning ways on Saturday as they travel to Hingham for an 11:00 AM start.

Monday, May 5, 2014

Super 8 Baseball preview video by ESPN Boston

Super 8 Baseball preview video by ESPN Boston High School Brendan Hall and Kelly Emerson.

Saturday, May 3, 2014

Hot Bats Lead Trojans to victory

The Trojans bats were booming as they rolled to a 12-2 victory over the Brockton High Boxers to remain undefeated (11-0) on a sunny Saturday afternoon at Hank Pearson Field.

The Trojans jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the 1st inning when  Tyler Carey (stealing 3rd) would score on an errant Boxer throw. The Boxers threatened to take the lead in the 2nd, but would only score one run on 3 hits and a walk, and could have been more, but right fielder Cory Wasylow lasered a strike to a patiently waiting Jonathan Livolsi, at 3rd (on a boxer single) to quell the threat! The Trojans added 4 runs in the bottom of the 3rd on an RBI single by Corey Dinunno, a 2 RBI fielders choice by Joe Freiday and a Cory Wasylow triple to center field to take a 5-1 lead. The Trojans added a run in the bottom of the 4th as Jonathan Livolsi would knock in Adam Chase on a sac fly, and added 4 more in the bottom of the 5th on a Joe Freiday solo shot no doubter home run to center and an Adam Chase 3 RBI bomb to left to put the game out of reach. The Trojans globbed on 2 more runs in the 6th as Joe Freiday hit another home run to right making the score 12-1.
Junior Jack Connolly pitched brilliantly through 6 innings striking out 9 and only allowing 1 walk, but his day was done after  throwing exactly 100 pitches.  Senior Josh Monson came on to pitch the 7th and the Trojans rolled to victory.
Connolly improves to 5-0 on the season with a minuscule ERA. Offensively the Trojans were led by Senior Captain Joe Freiday (2 for 4 with 2 HR, 5 RBI's, and 3 runs scored), Corey Dinunno (2 for 3 with an RBI), Cory Wasylow (2 for 3 with an RBI), and Adam Chase (BOMB home run, 3 RBI's and 2 runs scored). The Trojans have some well deserved rest as they dont play again until next Friday as they travel to Durfee.

Trojans dodge bullet and escape with 6-3 win!

The Trojans dodged a bullet on Friday afternoon and escaped with a 6-3 win over a very talented Acton Boxboro squad thanks in part to a complete game pitching performance by Junior Andrew Noviello and some timely hitting! The Trojans trekked their way to Acton Boxboro High School riding a 9 game winning streak, their confidence level at an all time high and feeling infallible. This game had the makings of a pitchers duel, as both teams allowed minimal baserunners through 3 1/2 innings. The Colonials would strike first scoring a run on a walk and 2 hits before Noviello would strike out the side. The Trojans would immediately answer ijn the top of the 5th as Cam Polson (Pinch runner for Adam Chase) would scamper home from 1st on a Tyler Carey stand up triple, knotting the score at 1. The score remained tied entering the 7th inning when the Trojans would score 5 runs on hits by Connor Sullivan (bunt), Adam Chase, Kevin Newton an RBI walk by Jack Connolly, 2 RBI single by Corey Dinunno, and a 2 RBI single by Joe Freiday to make the score 6-1. The Colonials would answer bringing 7 men to the plate, including the tying run, but Noviello would induce a game ending ground ball to first and the Trojans held on for the W. Coach Kearney on the win "good character building win to overcome some mistakes and beat a very good team on the road".
Offensively the Trojans were led by Adam Chase with 3 hits, Corey Dinunno and Joe Freiday with 2 rbis each. Andrew Noviello struck out 12 in the complete game win. 
The Trojans improve to 10-0 and square off against the Brockton Boxers on Saturday at Hank Pearson field. 

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Postponed

Today's game against Brockton has been postponed until Saturday May 3 at 3:00

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Trojans remain perfect and improve to 9-0

The Trojans improved to a perfect 9-0 on the season as they mercy ruled the Marshfield Rams 21-1 on a brisk day at Hank Pearson field.  Josh Monson got the start and the win as he only allowed 3 hits and struck out 7.

The Trojans jumped out to the early lead in the first 1-0 and added 5 runs in the top of the 3rd led by a Tyler Carey 2 run  "NO DOUBT" Bomb home run to center field, followed by a Cory Wasylow RBI single and an Adam Chase 2 RBI single to make the score 6-0.  The Rams would try and answer sending their #9 batter to the plate, in the form of Senior Nick Coffran, who lasered a chest high fastball over the center field fence to make the score 6-1.  The Trojans would put the game well out of reach in the top of the 4th scoring 8 more runs on hits by Jonathan Livolsi, Tyler Carey, Corey Dinunno, Andrew Noviello (2 RBI double) Cory Wasylow Sac Fly, and finished off with a 3 run home run to right field by Junior Jonathan Livolsi making the score 14-1.  The Trojans lumped on 7 more runs in the 5th on hits by Jack Connolly,  a few walks and capped off with a Tyler Carey Grand Slam home run (his 2nd HR of the night) to make it 21-1.  
Josh Monson improves to 3-0 with a .368 ERA.  Offensively the Trojans bats broke out with 15 hits led by Senior Tyler Carey (4 for 5 with 6 RBI's, single, double, and 2 Home runs, and scored 4 runs), Junior Jonathan Livolsi ( 3 for 3 with 2 singles, a home run, and 4 RBI's), Corey Dinunno 3 for 3, and Andrew Noviello ( 2 for 4 with 3 RBI's and 2 runs scored).  
This is the 3rd game in a row the Trojans have "mercy ruled" their opponents and seem to be firing on all cylinders as they approach the half way mark of the season.
The Trojans are scheduled to play the Brockton Boxers Thursday, followed by an unfamiliar opponent, the Acton Boxboro Colonials, on Friday.



Game V Hingham

The game originally scheduled on 4/26/14 against Hingham has been changed to 5/17/14 at 11:00.

Saturday, April 26, 2014

Thursday, April 24, 2014

Trojans cruise past Silver Lake behind Connollys 10 K's

The Trojans cruised to victory 10-0 in 5 innings over the  Silver Lake Lakers to win the Brad Martin Tournament hosted by Plymouth North HS on a very very windy day, to remain perfect and improve to 8-0. Game time temperature was around 60 degrees with the wind blowing out very hard.
The Trojans jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the first when Senior Captain Joe Freiday would single home Andrew Noviello and added another run in the 2nd when Connor Sullivan (triple) would score on a Silver Lake passed ball making the score 2-0. The Trojans added another run in the 3rd and 2 more in the 4th on a triple by Noviello (scoring Dinunno) and would scamper home on a Laker throwing error to make it 5-0.  The Lakers would load the bases in the 5th on 2 hits and a hit batsmen, but Connolly would strike out the last 2 Lakers to quell the threat. The Trojans lumped on 5 more runs in the 5th on hits by Tyler Carey (bunt single), a 2 RBI single by Joe Freiday, and RBI single by Connor Sullivan and RBI by Adam Chase, and would end on a sac fly by Jonathan Livolsi (scoring Cory Wasylow) which turned into an odd  game ending double play.
Jack Connolly notches the win improving to 4-0 and had 10 K's giving up 3 hits and only walking 1 and threw 89 pitches in 5 innings.
Offensively the Trojans were led by Connor Sullivan (2 for 4 with a triple and 1 RBI) and Joe Freiday (2 for 4 with 3 RBI's).
The Trojans return home on Saturday as they face the Hingham Harbormen.  Probable starter is Senior RHP Josh Monson.

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Trojans Trounce Whalers

The Trojans trounced the New Bedford Whalers 13-3, to improve to 7-0 on the season, in the first game of the Brad Martin Memorial Tournament on a windy afternoon at the "new and beautiful" Plymouth North High School field, behind a complete game pitching performance by Junior Andrew Noviello.
The Trojans bats were booming in the 1st inning as they scored 5 runs on hits by Tyler Carey (bunt single), Corey Dinunno (single), an RBI by Cory Wasylow, followed by a bases clearing 3RBI double by Junior Jonathan Livolsi to make the score 5-0. The Whalers would answer in the top of the 3rd throwing up 3 runs (1 earned)  on 3 hits to make it a game at 5-3. The Trojans added a run in the bottom of the frame on an Adam Chase RBI triple to center, and 2 more runs in the bottom of the 4th on a single by Dinunno, followed by a Joe Freiday inside the park home run to put the game out of reach at 8-3.  The Trojans added 5 more runs in the bottom of the 6th on hits by Dinunno, Noviello, Freiday, and a Jonathan Livolsi 3 RBI walkoff triple as the "mercy rule" came into play and the Trojans rolled to a 13-3 victory.  The playing conditions were very tough as the wind was blowing hard and the murky/cloudy backdrop was not a "fielders friend" as both teams had trouble finiding the ball!
Coach Kearney on the win "Great offensive production today highlighted by several extra base hits and use off all fields. Novi pitched his usual solid game and the defense made some nice plays when they had to".
Multiple hitsmen for the Trojans include Corey Dinunno (3 for 4 and 3 runs scored ), Jonathan Livolsi (2 for 4 with 6 RBI's! a double and a triple), Joe Freiday (2 for 3 with a HR and 3 RBI's), and Andrew Noviello (2 for 4).  The Trojans remain perfect at 7-0 and will face off against the Silver Lake Lakers at 2:00 on Thursday. Probable pitcher is Junior Jack Connolly.

Thursday, April 17, 2014

Connolly's complete game powers Trojans to 6-0

The Trojans defeated the Barnstable Red Raiders 7-3 on a chilly Thursday afternoon at Hank Pearson field behind a complete game 96 pitch performance by Junior Ace Jack Connolly to improve to a perfect 6-0 (2-0 in OCL).
In the 1st inning the Trojans found themselves in an unfamiliar position, trailing by 2 runs, as the Red Raiders took advantage of a Trojan error before Connolly struck out the side.  The Trojans came to bat in the bottom of the 1st looking to answer, but came up short stranding 2. The Trojans exploded for 6 runs in the bottom of the 2nd when a John Livolsi (double) would knock in Connor Sullivan, and a 2 RBI double by Cory Wasylow would knock in Livolsi and Tyler Carey to make the score 3-2.  A Joe Freiday 2 run "no doubter" home run would increase the Trojan lead to 6-2 deflating the boisterous Red Raider bench. The Trojans added an insurance run in the bottom of the 3rd when John Livolsi would single home pinch runner Cam Polson to increase the Trojan lead to 7-2.

 
Connolly would settle things down retiring the next 12 Red Raiders in a row as his breaking ball dazzled the Red Raiders inducing ground balls and fly balls and K's.  The Red Raiders would score a run in the 7th but it was too little too late and the Trojans rolled to a 7-3 victory. 
The Trojans only mustered 6 hits and were led by Junior John Livolsi (2 for 3 with a double and 2 RBI's) and Senior Captain Joe Freiday (2 for 3 with a home run and 2 RBI's) 
Notre Dame bound Jack Connolly improves to a perfect 3-0 on the season. 
Coach Kearney on the win "Good solid win over a good Barnstable team - Jack C settled down and only allowed 2 hits after 1st inning .... Six-run 2nd was awesome - key doubles by Lavolsi, Wasylow and then Freiday's huge 2-run HR settled things - Good to be 2-0 in OCL !"
The Trojans will travel to the beautiful and new Plymouth North High school as they will play 2 games in the Brad Martin Memorial tournament on Tuesday (New Bedford) and Thursday at time and opponent TBD, followed by a very tough match up on Saturday against the defending  DII State Champion Hingham Harbormen.

Former Trojan LHP Eddie Campbell remains perfect!


Former Trojan LHP Eddie Campbell, who was drafted in the 15th round by the Seattle Mariners last June, has pitched 13 1/3 innings for the Seattle Mariners single A affiliate Clinton LumberKings, without allowing an earned run!
Click on link below to read article on Milb.com
Eddie Campbell keeps ERA perfect CLICK HERE!


Monday, April 14, 2014

Trojans down Indians 7-0 behind another STRONG outing by Monson

The Trojans improve to 5-0 (1-0 in OCL) as they downed the Dartmouth Indians 7-0 behind a 10 hit attack led by Junior Andrew Noviello (3hits) and a complete game pitching performance by Sr Josh Monson.
The Trojans bats remained hot entering Mondays contest at Dartmouth High. Andrew Noviello singled home Cory Wasylow in the first inning, and would score on a Joe Freiday RBI single to make the score 2-0 after 1.  The Trojans added 2 more in the 2nd on hits by Tyler Carey (single) Cory Wasylow (RBI triple), and Andrew Noviello Sac fly to increase the lead to 4-0.
The Indians would threaten in the bottom of the 3rd with a runner on 2nd and 2 outs, when a routine ground ball would be fumbled by Noviello at SS for the E6, but no harm would come out of it as Monson would strike out the last batter of the inning stranding 2 Indians.  Noviello would redeem himself on the very next pitch thrown to him as he lasered a "no doubter" home run to right center field to enhance the Trojan lead too 5-0. The Trojans added some insurance in the top of the 6th on hits by Adam Chase and Tyler Carey to put the game out of reach.
The Trojans were led at the plate by Jr Andrew Noviello (3 for 3 with a home run and 3 RBI's), Tyler Carey (2 for 5 with an RBI), and Connor Sullivan (2 for 4 with a double).
Sr. Josh Monson improves to 2-0 with 2 complete games and a 0 ERA.
The Trojans will return to Hank Pearson Field on Thursday as they face off against OCL rival Barnstable.
By The Numbers: 
Andrew Noviello is on fire to start the year batting .611 with a 1.167 slugging %
Connor Sullivan, Joe Freiday and Cory Wasylow have hit safely in all 5 games!

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Trojans roll to 4-0 #Roadtosuper8

The Trojans improve to 4-0 on the season defeating the Lincoln-Sudbury Warriors 12-4 on Thursday afternoon, despite sloppy defense.
With the defending DI Champs struggling to fill their 20 game schedule, and "the powers that be" unable to secure a neutral site, the Trojans marched their way (a little over an hour) to Sudbury to face the #22 ranked Lincoln Sudbury Warriors, in non league play on Thursday afternoon.
With their ace, Junior RHP (Notre Dame Commit) Jack Connolly on the mound and coming off an 11-1 win over the Brockton Boxers on Wednesday, the Trojans entered the game with loads of confidence as their offense finally "showed up" to compliment their stellar pitching staff this season.
The Trojans opened up the first inning, smashing the ball,  scoring 3 runs on a Tyler Carey single followed by back to back doubles by Corey Dinunno and Andrew Noviello, followed by an RBI single by Connor Sullivan. The Warriors would answer in the bottom of the first scoring a run on 1 hit and 2 errors before Connolly would strike out the remaining 3 Warriors to halt the threat. The Trojans added 2 more runs in the 3rd on a wild pitch (scoring Noviello), and an Adam Chase sac fly, to make the score 5-1.  The Warriors added 3 runs in the 3rd (all unearned)  on several Trojan errors to make the score 5-4.  The Trojans would answer nicely in the form of a Joe Freiday 3 run home run to put the game out of reach at 8-4. The Trojans would pile on 4 more runs in the top of the 7th on singles by Paul Lafond, Tyler Carey, Corey Dinunno (Sac Fly), Andrew Noviello 2RBI double, and Corey Wasylow single to close the door and make the score to 12-4.  After the 6th inning Jack Connolly's day was done, throwing 116 pitches, striking out 7, walking 5, and allowing 0 ER. 
The Trojans rolled to victory winning by a score of 12-4, thanks largely in part of their offense, as their defense mimicked that of an 11 year old all star team, as they committed 7 errors!!
 As the golf saying goes, they don't draw pictures on the scorecard, and the Trojans will "take it" as they improve to a perfect 4-0 on the season thanks largely in part to their 14 hit attack as they scored double digit runs for the 2nd game in a row.
The Trojans were led offensively by Tyler Carey (3 for 4), Andrew Noviello (3 for 5 with 4 RBI's), Connor Sullivan (2 for 4 with an RBI), Joe Freiday (2 for 3 with a  3 RBI home run), and Cory Wasylow (2 for 5 with an RBI).
The Trojans will travel to Dartmouth High on Monday to face the Indians as they enter OCL play.

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

ESPN Boston All State Pre-Season Watch list

Several members of the BR Trojans earn Pre-season honors from ESPN.
Junior RHP Jack Connoly was named as 1 of 5 pitchers to the Starting Rotation of the ESPN Boston PreSeason All State baseball team, as well as Senior Joe Freiday (catcher) and Junior Andrew Noviello (SS) were named to the "Starting  Nine".  
On the Watch list are Seniors Adam Chase and Tyler Carey.
For a complete list CLICK HERE

An impressive 2 way performance from Andrew Noviello led Trojans toVictory!


Junior RHP/UMaine Commit/ Utility player Andrew Noviello led the Trojans to victory on Wednesday afternoon against the Brockton Boxers at Campanelli Stadium.
To say Andrew "had a good game", or "played well", would be a huge understatement! Andrew came into Wednesdays contest batting .333 through 2 games, and sporting a 0 ERA.  He would improve on both those stats following Wednesdays non league game against a talented Boxers lineup! 
The Trojans jumped out to an early lead in the first inning when Senior Co-Captain Corey Dinunno singled to CF, followed by a single by Junior Andrew Noviello and  would both be knocked in by Senior Co-Captain Joe Freiday (double) who would later be knocked in by a Connor Sullivan single (who eventually scored), making the score 4-0. The Trojans added 2 more runs in the 2nd when Tyler Carey (single) would score on a no doubter BOMB 2 RBI Home Run by Andrew Noviello. The Trojans added a run in the 3rd when Cory Wasylow tripled over the CF head and would be knocked home by Connor Sullivan, and added 2 more in the 4th when Senior Kevin Newton (double) would score on a  (Tyler Carey triple, who would be knocked in by Corey Dinunno, to advance the lead to 9-0.
Noviello would be pulled after the 4th inning allowing 4 hits, striking out 6, allowing 0 walks and 0 ER, and only throwing 44 total pitches (34 for strikes). 
Junior RHP Branden Connelly pitched the 5th and 6th inning allowing only 1 hit and 1 run while striking out 3! 
The Trojans added another run in the 6th when Kevin Newton (single) would score on an RBI single by Noviello, and another run in the 7th when Shaun Bushlow (single) would score on an RBI single by Paul  Lafond.
Sophomore Chris Newman came in to close the door in the 7th and did not disappoint, only allowing 1 hit.
The Trojans bats exploded for 15 hits, led by Junior Andrew Noviello (3 for 4 with a home run and 3 RBI's), Tyler Carey (2 for 3 with a triple and 1 RBI), Kevin Newton (2 for 3 with a double and 2 runs scored), and Joe Freiday (2 for 4 with a double and 2 RBI's)
Coach Kearney on the win "GREAT offensive start today allowed Novi to limit to 4 innings and get Branden Connelly and Chris Newman their first Varsity experience, and able to get most of the roster involved in a positive way".
The Trojans improve to 3-0 on the season and travel to Lincoln Sudbury HS on Thursday to face their biggest test of the year as they face off against the #22 ranked Warriors.
Junior RHP Jack Connolly is expected to start.
#RoadToSuper8

Monday, April 7, 2014

Monson's Complete Game carries Trojans to Victory

6' 3" 210Lb Senior Josh Monson pitched a complete game, 99 pitch, 2hit, 10 K, 0 walk performance on Monday night to lead the defending DI State Champion Trojans to victory on a breezy/chilly victory on Monday night helping the Trojans improve to 2-0 early on this young season at Paul Walsh Field in New Bedford.  

The temperature was supposed to be in the upper 50's, but the clouds rolled in and the wind was blowing and it felt like it was in the upper 30's.
The Trojans jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the first when Junior Cory Wasylow would single home Junior Andrew Noviello. 
The score would remain the same through 5 innings as both pitchers settled in for the makings of a pitchers duel.  To the top of the 6th we go, and Senior Tyler Carey (HBP) would score from 2nd on a smash triple off the right center field fence, by Andrew Noviello, to increase the Trojan lead.  Senior Co-Captain Joe Freiday would leg out an RBI double to right center, scoring Noviello, to increase the Trojan lead to 3-0.  The Trojans added an RBI by Senior Co-Captain Cory Dinunno, scoring Connor Sullivan, to pad the lead by 4!  The Whalers scraped an unearned run in the bottom of the 7th, but it wasn't enough and the Trojans rolled to victory!
Coach Kearney on the win.." Great start by Josh Monson against a very good New Bedford team! Complete game 2 hitter with 10 K's, Andrew Noviello and Joey Freiday led the way offensively with 2 hits and an RBI each- Good solid win today!!"
Monson improves to 1-0 on the season and pitching a complete game will help save the Trojan pitching staff for the busy week ahead, as they face Brockton on Wednesday and Lincoln Sudbury on Thursday at a site TBD.   Probable starter for Wednesday is Andrew Noviello.
Video to follow! 




Sunday, April 6, 2014

Bridgewater-Raynham baseball reloads (Boston Globe)

 Jack Connolly had heard about the pitcher from Raynham. Andrew Noviello knew about the pitcher from Bridgewater. And John Kearney, the varsity baseball coach at Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School, knew about both young pitchers.

BR Trojans reload CLICK HERE (Boston Globe)

Thursday, April 3, 2014

Connolly's 10 K's lead Trojans to victory over the Marshfield Rams




Junior RHP and Notre Dame commit Jack Connolly led the Trojans to victory on opening day Thursday afternoon,  striking out 10, allowing 0 earned runs, and only allowing 1 walk.
Game time temp was in the 50's with a slight breeze from right to left which after the winter we have had it felt like 70 degrees!
Connolly took the mound in the first and looked in mid season form as he blew threw the first 3 innings without allowing a base runner. The Trojans jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the first when Senior Co-Captain Joe Freiday lasered a single to center that scored Senior Co-Captain Corey Dinunno from 2nd. The Trojans added another run in the 2nd on back to back to back singles by seniors Cory Wasylow, Connor Sullivan, and Junior Jonathan Livolsi.  The Trojans added 1 more in the 3rd when an Andrew Noviello Sac fly would score Tyler Carey from 3rd. The Rams added an unearned run in the 4th, but it was too little too late.
Connolly's day was done after 5 innings throwing 73 pitches with 46 of them for strikes!
The Trojans added in insurance run in the 6th in the form of a Joe Freiday opposite field home run.
Junior RHP Andrew Noviello came in to pitch the last 2 innings striking out 5 of the 6 batters he faced only allowing 1 hit and earned the save!
The Trojans were led offensively by Cory Wasylow (2 hits) and Joe Freiday ( 2 for 2 with 2 RBI's and a home run), but the Trojans could only garner 6 hits total!


Coach Kearney on the win... "We played well.. Opening day win!  Jack Connolly and Andrew Noviello picked up right where they left off (both with even more velocity) and Joe Freiday had 2 big clutch hits and 2 RBI's!! 3 big tests ahead next week!"
The Trojans improve to 1-0 on the early season have 3 games, all on the road, next week, as they travel to New Bedford, Brockton and a new addition to the schedule Lincoln Sudbury (Monday, Wednesday and Thursday).
#icantwait #WE ARE BR!!

Game Day!!

It's a beautiful day for baseball!! Game time temps in the 50's!  Junior RHP Jack Connolly will be on the mound!! Remember you can follow the live scoreboard above!!

Monday, March 31, 2014

Postponed...

Boys Varsity Baseball - Marshfield High School @ Bridgewater-Raynham Regional on 04/01/2014 has been Postponed to 4/3/2014

Sunday, March 30, 2014

LET'S GET REAADYYY TO RUUUMMMBLLEE!

OK, so this isn't a heavy weight fight, and hopefully there won't be any rumbling going on, but the High School Baseball season is finally here!! Now I am not sure if we will start Tuesday, as scheduled (or later) because of the wet weather, but the BR Baseball team has a big X on their back, as they will be ranked #1 out of the gate and every team will be gunning for the DI State Champs!!  I have removed the "2013 DI State Champs"  from the title of the blog (as that is OLD NEWS), and I have removed the countdown timer as well, as the time has come!!
It is a new season with a lot of new faces!  The Trojans will be led by 3 staples from last years team. D1 Commits  Senior Co-Captain Joe Freiday (Virginia Tech), Junior Jack Connolly (Notre Dame), and Junior Andrew Noviello (Umaine) will lead the charge for the Trojans, as well as Seniors Josh Monson (Salve Regina), Adam Chase (Franklin Pierce), and Tyler Carey (Stonehill), who will also continue their baseball careers in college!


Newcomers Chris Newman RHP (Sophomore) and Mikey Manning LHP(Sophomore) hope to help a loaded Trojan pitching staff that will be led by Connolly, Noviello, and Senior Josh Monson, who played a key role in the Trojans run to the State Championship in 2013. Junior John  Livolsi will likely anchor the hot corner at 3rd.
If you are "new" to the blog, there are a few things you should know. There will be a "live" scoreboard at the top of the blog so you can follow the action even if you can't make it to the game, and I will be posting videos of some of the highlights as the season rolls along (which will all be taken from a small hole in a fence, so pardon the accuracy).  Unfortunately I can't videotape the entire game but hopefully I will catch most of the good stuff that happens.
The video above are some of the highlights from the pre-season scrimmages that took place in the last week! 
Please follow @brbaseball_ for live twitter updates.

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Trojans ranked #1 out of the gate by New England Baseball Journal

The April Edtion of New England baseball Journal ranks the Trojans #1 out of the gate.

  New England Baseball Journal Click HERE

There is also an article on Virginia Tech  bound future battery mates Patrick Naughton (Boston Latin LHP) and BR's Joe Freiday (Catcher).

NORTHERN EXPOSURE Click Here

 





Cancelled... AGAIN!!

Thursday's scrimmage has been cancelled.  Tentative schedule is:
Friday at 3:30 V Middleboro at BR.
Saturday 10:30 V Whitman Hanson at BR
Saturday 1:30 V Attleboro at BR
Sunday 12:00 V Oliver Ames at BR
Tic toc..... Season starts soon!

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Cancelled!!

Tuesday and Wednesdays scrimmages have been cancelled!

Monday, March 24, 2014

Baby it's cold outside....

Today's scrimmage against Middleboro has been cancelled...

Friday, March 21, 2014

FYI

Saturday's scrimmage will start at 9:45 against 3 other teams. Each mini scrimmage will be a shortened 4 innings. 
The field is located at: 
McKeon Park... 120 high school rd. Hyannis. 
Tentative game schedule is:
9:45 V. PJP
12:15 V. LHS
1:30  V. Nauset
Bring your umbrella!! #weareBR

Thursday, March 20, 2014

Bridgewater-Raynham ready to defend state baseball title (Brockton Enterprise)


Led by NCAA Division 1 commits Joe Freiday, Jack Connolly and Andrew Noviello, the expectations are through the roof for the Trojans in 2014.



Enterprise LINK

Thursday, March 13, 2014

#TBT

With tryouts scheduled for Monday (forecast 30 degrees and windy), we will use our last Throwback Thursday to revisit last years Division I State Championship run!!
"Bruemmel Powers Trojans to D1 State Championship" read the headline. 
Here is a video compilation of the Trojans playoff run!

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Sunday, March 9, 2014

Mikey Baseball....

Well  it appears as though former BR Trojan and current Wheaton Freshman Mikey "baseball" Bruemmel has started right where he LEFT off, as  the LEFTY  Bruemmel traded in his familiar red uniform, for one that had red nowhere in sight, as he started his collegiate career with a 2 hit 7 1/3 inning performance (earning the W) as the Wheaton Lyons defeated St. Joseph's (Maine) by a score of 3-1. 
The 17th ranked Lyons improve to 4-0 on this young season, and will next face off against 8th ranked Webster University. Mike will most likely get his next start next Thursday or Friday as the Lyons finish their  9 day Florida swing before returning to Bridgewater to face Bridgewater State University on March 20th. 

Friday, February 28, 2014

Baseball Town!! Bridgewater Mass.


Former Trojans Eddie Campbell (top) and Mike Connolly (bottom) featured in article published in New England Baseball Journal.
"State Championship finally complements draft picks"
http://digital.baseballjournal.com/nxtbooks/seamans/nebj_201403/#/28




Thursday, February 13, 2014

#TBT May 11, 2013 Noviello's 2 grand slams lift BR to victory!

The Trojans found themselves in an early hole, as the Dolphins scored a run in the first and 2 in the second, making the score 3-0. 
After a 15 minute rain delay, the Trojans bats would come to life in the 3rd. Tyler Carey led off with a single followed by a few walks to load the bases for Dave Miller who would knock in a run. 

The bases remained loaded for Sophomore Andrew Noviello who would hammer a 1-1 pitch over the right field fence for a Grand Salamie, making the score 5-3 (his first home run of the season). The Trojans tacked on 4 more runs on hits by Adam Chase, Mike Clifford, and a double by Joe Freiday to advance the lead to 9-3. 
The "nail in the coffin" came in the 7th, as Andrew Noviello came to the plate, again with the bases loaded, and launched an 0-2 pitch over the right field fence for his second grand slam of the game, and the Trojans rolled to a 14-6 victory.

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Joe Freiday named top 20 MLB Prospect from New England

The New England Baseball Journal came out with its predictions for the top 20 MLB draft prospects from New England, and sliding in at #16 is BR catcher Joe Freiday. 
Click here to read NE Baseball Journal digital copy 
Joining Freiday on the list at #15 is fellow Virginia Tech Commit and Boston Latin lefty, Patrick Naughton and #2 on the list, a fellow Middleboro resident, Sean Newcomb, a left handed flame thrower who plays for University of hartford, and is expected to be a first round pick.

Friday, January 24, 2014

Flashback Friday.... April 16, 2013 Trojans win again!

TROJANS WIN AGAIN read the headline...... Sophomore Jack Connolly pitched a complete game, 10 strikeout performance, only giving up 5 hits and 1 earned run, in an ugly win over the New Bedford Whalers in the first game of the Brad Martin Memorial Tournament at Siever Field in Plymouth on Tuesday afternoon. The Trojans remain undefeated and improve to 5-0 early on in this season, and will face Silver Lake (also 5-0) in the battle of the unbeatens, in the Championship game at 2:00 on Thursday at Siever Field. Mike Bruemmel led the offense going 2-3 with a triple and 2 RBI's and Tyler Carey went 2 for 3 with a Home Run! Go Figure........ There are 12 Trojans batting over .333

Sunday, January 12, 2014

Flashback Sunday???

So I forgot to post a flashback this past week, so here it is!!

April 10, 2013 The Trojans improve to 4-0 defeating New Bedford in a nail biter 9-7.


 

Coach Kearney on the win--"Great game and good win over a tough NB team ! Bruemmel and Connolly nice job pitching - Freiday, Glavin led way offensively - McSherry play of the game on defense to save the lead ! 4-0 baby !!"
Joe Freiday went 2 for 2 with 3 RBI's, Tyler Glavin remained red hot going 3 for 4, Tyler Carey went 2 for 4, and Mike Bruemmel had 2 RBIs to "help himself out" as he improves to 2-0 on the season!!!
Go figure: 11 Trojans had batting averages over .333 through the first 4 games of the season!

Friday, January 3, 2014

Flashback Freiday! April 5, 2013 Joe Freiday Homers twice, Josh Monson throws complete game!

The Trojans rolled to victory Friday afternoon defeating Whitman Hanson 17-1, behind a complete game pitching performance by Junior Josh Monson (9 strikeouts and 0 walks), and a 16 hit attack led by Junior Joe Freiday (3 for 4 with 2 Home Runs, a double and 5 RBI's).